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Montreal must become 'sponge city' as extreme weather to become more common

Montreal must become 'sponge city' as extreme weather to become more common

MONTREAL — As Montreal emerges from a severe thunderstorm that flooded underpasses and more than 130 homes on Thursday, the city must do more to mitigate the effects of extreme weather, says a spokesperson.
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In the news today: Tornado hits Ottawa suburb, work resumes at B.C. ports

In the news today: Tornado hits Ottawa suburb, work resumes at B.C. ports

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

TORONTO — The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada are reviewing the World Health Organization's classification of aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic.
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White House details 'extreme heat strategy' amid blistering temperatures in U.S.

White House details 'extreme heat strategy' amid blistering temperatures in U.S.

WASHINGTON — Crippling heat waves are an annual fixture in the United States — but it's not every day the White House announces a detailed strategy to confront them.
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Canadian police, emergency agencies consider adopting Meta's Threads

Canadian police, emergency agencies consider adopting Meta's Threads

As tens of millions of people begin using Threads, Meta's rival to Twitter, police and emergency response agencies across Canada are considering embracing the new text-based app.
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B.C. wants 1,000 more international firefighters to join wildfire battle

B.C. wants 1,000 more international firefighters to join wildfire battle

British Columbia is putting out a call for national and international help to fight wildfires that are blanketing communities in thick smoke, as some residents watch flames approach their homes.
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Work resumes at B.C. ports after tentative deal is reached to end strike

Work resumes at B.C. ports after tentative deal is reached to end strike

VANCOUVER — Work has resumed at British Columbia ports after a tentative deal was reached to end a strike that had halted cargo movements for 13 days and prompted fears that trade worth billions had been stalled. A spokesman for the B.C.
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Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

VANCOUVER — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her province has begun talks with British Columbia as part of a push to greatly expand the reach of Canadian natural gas to more foreign markets.
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Environment Canada says tornado touched down north of Montreal, no injuries or damage

Environment Canada says tornado touched down north of Montreal, no injuries or damage

MONTREAL — Environment Canada confirmed one tornado touched down north of Montreal and a second is suspected to have hit southwest of the city as severe thunderstorms ripped across eastern Ontario and Quebec on Thursday.
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Tornado hits Ottawa suburban neighbourhood, damaging 125 homes and scattering debris

Tornado hits Ottawa suburban neighbourhood, damaging 125 homes and scattering debris

OTTAWA — The remains of totalled fences, blown-out windows and ripped-off roofs were scattered across a south-end neighbourhood in Ottawa on Thursday after a tornado hit with little warning.
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